People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 114, What You Think Comes True

"Zifang, are you sure it's the Fourth Prince Han Yu who's in trouble?"

"Eunuch Han came to invite you over personally; he told me this himself."

Zhang Liang then relayed all the information he had gleaned from Han, the eunuch, to Xu Qing.

Xu Qingqiang suppressed the urge to smile. He was professionally trained and would not laugh unless he couldn't help it.

Han Yu's leg is crippled, which will directly cut off his chance to compete for the throne. Even if Han Yu continues to fight despite his disability, in the end it will all be for naught.

For an ambitious person, nothing is more cruel than ruining his future and making him witness firsthand how his enemies gradually ascend to the throne he dreams of.

Thinking about the revenge he had come up with for Han Yu, Xu Qing couldn't help but feel that his idea was still too naive, and that it was both troublesome and exhausting.

"In that case, take me to see Eunuch Han quickly," Xu Qing said.

"plz follow me."

Xu Qing followed Zhang Liang through several courtyards and met Han, the eunuch.

At this moment, Han, the eunuch, paced anxiously back and forth in the guest room, glancing at the door every now and then. When he saw Xu Qing's figure, a look of surprise and joy appeared on his face.

"Imperial Physician, come with me immediately!"

Han, the eunuch, shouted and rushed to Xu Qing's side, grabbed his hand, and walked outside.

"Eunuch Han, calm down," Xu Qing said, pulling his hand away.

"How can I remain calm at a time like this? The King and the Fourth Prince are still waiting. Please come with me quickly," Han, the eunuch, said urgently.

"Zifang, I'll take my leave now. If there's any news from here, Prime Minister, you can send someone to inform me," Xu Qing said to Zhang Liang.

"Imperial Physician, there's no need to worry about your grandfather. The Fourth Young Master's situation is more important." Zhang Liang bowed to Xu Qing.

After returning the greeting, Xu Qing left with Eunuch Han. After watching the two figures disappear, Zhang Liang turned and headed towards the room where Zhang Kaidi was.

After returning to his bedroom, Zhang Liang told Zhang Kaidi what had happened to Han Yu.

Despite his long experience in the political arena, Zhang Kaidi was still surprised and shocked when he learned that Han Yu was lame.

"What a turbulent time! What a turbulent time!" Zhang Kai sighed deeply, closing his eyes.

“Grandfather, the Fourth Prince’s actions will surely suffer a major blow, and the court will be thrown into turmoil. What should we do?” Zhang Liang also showed a worried expression.

Han Yu's lameness means he has lost the chance to compete for the throne. This means that Crown Prince Han's position is as secure as Mount Tai. Officials who originally supported Han Yu will inevitably turn to Crown Prince Han, and the clan behind the Zhang family will probably also defect.

In any case, the Zhang family's situation will likely become even more precarious after this incident.

Zhang Kai leaned back on the bed, his eyes slightly closed, reflecting on the events of the past few days.

Han Yu has always been in excellent health, so it's impossible for him to suddenly fall ill unless the other party has been hiding it from him, but Zhang Kai thought that was unlikely.

From him to Xu Qing, and then to Jing Changjun who was burned to death, Ji Wuye, who should have suffered heavy losses, became the ultimate winner in this series of conspiracies and schemes.

"Is Heaven really going to destroy my Korea?" Zhang Kaidi couldn't help but feel a deep sorrow.

Zhang Kai quickly regained his composure. He had no time to wallow in self-pity. Once Ji Wuye confirmed that Han Yu was lame, he would launch a frenzied revenge.

For the sake of South Korea, and for the future of the Zhang family, he had to prepare in advance.

Zhang Kai looked at Zhang Liang, then at the bamboo slip Zhang Liang hadn't yet given to Xu Qing, and said with a solemn expression.
"Send someone to keep a close eye on the Fourth Young Master's situation, and notify me immediately as soon as there is any news."

"Later, you will personally deliver the bamboo slip to the Imperial Physician's residence. You can then have more exchanges with him."

"He also studied Confucianism, and he is a handsome and talented man. You two are the same age, so you must have a lot to talk about."

Upon hearing Zhang Kaidi's arrangement, Zhang Liang had no objections.

Although Xu Qing had a bad reputation in official circles, Zhang Liang always felt that he was not that kind of person and believed that it was a self-deprecating means to protect himself.

“Yes, Grandfather,” Zhang Liang replied.

Zhang Kai closed his eyes helplessly. Even if Han Yu ended up with a limp, he had to cheer him up, block Ji Wuye's attack, stabilize the court, and then find someone who could replace Han Yu.

As for Xu Qing, he was his backup plan. He had to win over this newly emerging fourth force to contain Ji Wuye together.

"Now only Ninth Prince Han Fei remains. Hopefully, after so many years at Little Sage Manor, he can change his dissolute nature," Zhang Kai thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Xu Qing and Eunuch Han arrived at the Fourth Young Master's residence after a quick journey.

After Xu Qing followed the eunuch Han to Han Yu's bedroom, they heard the sound of porcelain shattering and Han Yu's unwilling roar.

The guests who had gathered outside the door had been dispersed, leaving only some maids and eunuchs kneeling on the ground, trembling, while a dozen or so doctors stood aside with ashen faces.

"Imperial Physician, please wait here while I go and inform them."

Han, the eunuch, pulled Xu Qing aside and gestured towards the closed door, indicating that he should go and find out the situation first to prevent Xu Qing from suffering any undeserved disaster.

"Then I'll have to trouble you." Xu Qing nodded and said. Sure enough, the monthly bonus he gave to Eunuch Han was never given for nothing.

Han, the eunuch, was the head of the inner palace, in charge of all affairs within the Han royal palace. Xu Qing, who openly profited from the Imperial Hospital and the pharmacy, naturally had to offer gifts to his superior.

Han, the eunuch, gladly accepted Xu Qing's offer, after all, who wouldn't like glittering gold?

Xu Qing stood outside silently watching Eunuch Han go inside, and then came out again a moment later. "Imperial Physician, you must be careful and not provoke the Fourth Young Master any further," Eunuch Han cautiously reminded him.

"I got it."

Xu Qing entered the room and saw several maids cleaning up the broken ceramics scattered on the floor.

Han Yu's face was ashen, his eyes were lifeless, and his hair was disheveled as he leaned against the bed, looking utterly hopeless, much like a stock market investor who had failed and was sitting on a rooftop.

Han Wang'an and Han Qiancheng comforted Han Yu from the side, but their expressions weren't much better.

"Your subject Xu Qing pays respects to Your Majesty and the Fourth Prince." Xu Qing bowed to King Han An.

When Han Wang'an saw Xu Qing, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he said urgently...

"Quickly, come and see the Fourth Young Master's condition! Imperial Physician, I hereby order you to cure the Fourth Young Master!"

Han Qiancheng also looked at Xu Qing nervously. He was worried that Xu Qing would take advantage of his misfortune, but he also hoped that Xu Qing might be able to save Han Yu.

Han Yu glanced at Xu Qing, and a glimmer of light returned to his dull eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my best."

After Xu Qing finished speaking, she walked to Han Yu's bedside and began to examine Han Yu's right leg.

Looking at Han Yu's darkened calves, Xu Qing asked him some questions while examining them with her hands.

Xu Qing was initially worried about Han Yu's right leg, wondering what if there was still a chance for him to recover? But after personally treating him, Xu Qing felt much more at ease.

Han Yu was completely hopeless. Not only were his meridians severed, but his bones were also necrotic, and even his blood and qi were somewhat depleted. If he could be saved, it would truly be seizing the life force of heaven and earth and defying fate.

However, Xu Qing couldn't help but wonder what kind of method could cause such injuries, and so silently.

Seeing Xu Qing withdraw his hand, Han Wang'an asked anxiously.

"How is the Imperial Physician's condition? Is there any chance that the Fourth Prince's leg will fully recover?"

Xu Qing remained silent for a moment, looking at Han Wang'an and the other two with expectant eyes, and finally shook his head helplessly.
"Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince's illness came on suddenly and strangely, and it progressed very quickly. Please forgive my limited knowledge, I cannot see the cause of the illness."

"I suggest conservative treatment, including amputation, to prevent the disease from spreading and causing the entire right leg to become useless."

Upon hearing Xu Qing's words, Han Qiancheng and Han Wang'an immediately showed disappointment. If even Xu Qing couldn't help, then Han Yu was probably truly beyond saving.

"No, we can't amputate!" Han Yu said excitedly.

As long as he has his leg, there is still a glimmer of hope. If his right leg is amputated, then he will truly have no hope at all.

"Imperial Physician, is there really no other way?" Han Qiancheng asked again.

Xu Qing glanced at Han Qiancheng and shook his head.

"I'm sorry, I can't help you. My expertise is in internal medicine, not surgery."

"What about alchemy? The Imperial Physician said you were able to refine pills to save the Crown Prince before, so you can definitely refine pills to save my right leg as well."

"As long as my leg can be saved, I will satisfy any need you may have!"

Han Yu looked at Xu Qing with an excited expression, his usual composure and rationality completely gone, like a mad gambler.

Xu Qing expressed her understanding of Han Yu's situation, as it was normal for him to be emotional after suddenly encountering such a major change.

"This has truly put me in a difficult position, Fourth Young Master. I am genuinely powerless to help," Xu Qing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Han Yu had schemed against him time and again, trying to use him as a stepping stone to the throne of King Han. The fact that he didn't take advantage of his misfortune at this time was already a testament to his high medical ethics. To expect him to lend a helping hand? That was nothing but wishful thinking.

Even if there were a way to save Han Yu's right leg, Xu Qing would suggest conservative treatment. He wasn't some kind of genius like Liu Yi who secretly practiced Dragon Turtle techniques; he wasn't the kind of person who would repay evil with kindness.

"No! You must have a way!"

Han Yu looked at Xu Qing with sorrow, then suddenly got up from the bed, wanting to grab Xu Qing.

But he forgot that his right leg was necrotic, and as soon as he stood up, he fell to the ground and crawled toward Xu Qing, disheveled.

"Fourth Master."

Han Qiancheng quickly stepped forward to help Han Yu up, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears when he saw Han Yu's disheveled state.

"Fourth brother, it's alright. There are countless famous doctors in the world. I will have someone post a notice to summon the best doctors in the world to treat you."

Han Wang'an looked at Han Yu with heartache. His most valued child had fallen to such a state in the blink of an eye, which was hard for him to accept.

"Get out of my way, my leg is fine!"

Han Yu pushed Han Qiancheng away, but without Han Qiancheng's support, he fell to the ground as soon as his right leg touched the ground.

Seeing this, Xu Qing quietly took a few steps back, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes.

To kill someone is to destroy their spirit; this is the true meaning of killing someone and destroying their spirit. If Ji Wuye and Crown Prince Han were to arrive at this moment, it would be even more devastating to destroy their spirit.

Just as Xu Qing was feeling a bit regretful, a young eunuch walked over quickly.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the General are outside requesting an audience!"

(End of this chapter)